Anthropological Ethics in Context An Ongoing Dialogue

This volume examines general ethical principles and controversies in the social sciences by looking specifically at the recent three-year revision process to the American Anthropological Association’s code of ethics. The book’s contributors were members of the task force that undertook that revision and thus have first-hand knowledge of the debates, compromises, and areas of consensus involved in shaping any organization’s ethical vision. The book-reflects the broad diversity of opinion, approach, and practice within anthropology and the social sciences;-develops ethical principles that reflect core values rather than the latest ethical controversies;-crafts clear, broad statements, increasing the likelihood that the ethical code will be a meaningful part of the daily discourse of practicing anthropologists;-develops the ethical code as a living document, or a process of experience and debate, subject to future revision and amplification;-provides explanation through internet links and other resources, ensuring that the finished product be relevant and vibrant.

Prologue: Ethics, Work, and Life--Individual Struggles and Professional "Comfort Zones" in Anthropology, Virginia R. Dominguez Chapter 1: A Short History of American Anthropological Ethics, Codes, Principles, Responsibilities—Professional and Otherwise, David H. Price Chapter 2: Revisions to the AAA Ethics Code in Current Context, Dena Plemmons Chapter 3: Bookend: Framing the Code, Dena Plemmons and Alex W. Barker Chapter 4: Do No Harm, Katherine MacKinnon Chapter 5: Be Open and Honest, David H. Price Chapter 6: Make Your Results Accessible, Alex W. Barker Chapter 7: Obtain Informed Consent, Dena Plemmons and Robert Albro Chapter 8: Balancing Competing Obligations, Nathaniel Tashima and Cathleen Crain Chapter 9: Protect and Preserve Your Records, Alex W. Barker Chapter 10: Maintain Respectful and Ethical Professional Relationships, Dena Plemmons Chapter 11: Bookend: Codes, Principles and Trimming the Tree: What’s Missing and Why?, Alex W. Barker and Dena Plemmons Chapter 12: Thoughts on Professional Diversity in Anthropology, Laura A. McNamara Afterword: Ethics as Institutional Process, Monica Heller Index About the Authors